What does blunderbuss mean?
A type of firearm, typically a muzzle-loading shotgun with a flared barrel, used in the 17th and 18th centuries. A blunderbuss was often used as a close-range weapon.
Example
"The pirate's blunderbuss was loaded with a single large shot, designed to take out his enemies at close range."
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